Laboratory Technician - Animal Health
LIC is a farmer-owned co-operative that’s been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand’s dairy sector for more than 115 years. We’re focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day.
As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.
About the Role:
We're looking for A full-time Laboratory Technician and 3 Seasonal Lab Techs to join our Animal Health Lab Team, which is part of the Operations and Service Group. This role reports to the Animal Health Team Leader. The role is based at our Riverlea Road site.
Your role will be responsible for:
Preparation of a range of Bovine and Caprine samples for testing in our Animal Health Laboratory
Reporting on results
Implementation and maintenance of ISO 17025 quality standards for all laboratory practices
About You:
We are looking for someone who has:
Experience working in a commercial laboratory, preferably under ISO 17025 standards
Experience in PCR and ELISA testing
Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks and work collaboratively across teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence around computers and using software interface
A high level of motivation and ability to work in a fast paced/high throughput environment
A consistently high level of accuracy and attention to detail
About Us:
At LIC we believe in constant improvement, never settling and always striving for greatness. We know little improvements can add up to huge gains for our customers, and for our country. We value NZ primary industries and will do whatever it takes to support and grow our farmer community. We're down to earth and we're a diverse bunch - a mix of super smart scientists, veterinarians, farmers, salespeople and clever marketing folk. We are inclusive and count ourselves lucky to have people from all backgrounds working with us.
We offer great employee benefits - extra leave days per year, family leave for new parents, discounted insurance, employee shares scheme, mental health & well-being program, internal training programmes and an employee assistance programme to name but a few!
If you're after a rewarding and social career with people who embrace our company values of Integrity, Innovation, Spirit of Co-operation, In -Tune and passion, then we would consider ourselves lucky to welcome you on board.